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STATE OF TEXAS
KNOWN ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF ANIMALS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
GREYHOUND ADOPTION LEAGUE OF TEXAS, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a
home -rule municipality in the State of Texas, acting by and through Charles Daniels, its
duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
("GALT"), a Texas Nonprofit Corporation acting by and through Susie McQuade, its
duly authorized Director.
WHEREAS, the City impounded four (4) greyhound canines on June 30, 2011 pursuant
to Section 6-43(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (Code)
pending the investigation and outcome of violations related to failure to provide proper
care for animals as mandated by Section 6-65 of the Code;
WHEREAS, Greyhounds have special requirements for their optimal care;
WHEREAS, GALT has the particular facilities and capabilities to meet these special
requirements and render optimal care for these greyhounds under the present
circumstances;
WHEREAS, the City and GALT wish to establish an arrangement for the temporary
possession and care of the three greyhounds pending the resolution of the investigation
and outcome of the alleged violations;
NOW, WHEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereto agree as follows:
The City shall temporarily release the four greyhounds to GALT at a time chosen by the
City and shall allow GALT the temporary possession of the four greyhounds pending
resolution of the investigation and outcome of the alleged violations or until such time as
the City requests return of the greyhounds.
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City of Fort Worth and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
The City shall retake permanent custody upon request of GALT subject to reasonable
notice or anytime GALT informs them they can no longer provide the level of care
required to maintain the canine's health and safety.
The City shall provide GALT as much notice as possible of any relevant directives from
the court related to the greyhounds.
GALT agrees without limitation to the following conditions:
1. GALT shall take temporary custody of the four greyhounds and provide
veterinary medical care and provide for the daily food, shelter, and other physical
needs of the greyhounds. No ownership interest in the greyhounds shall transfer
to GALT, other than as explicitly described herein.
2. During this temporary period of possession GALT shall not permit or suffer any
lien or encumbrance or ownership interest upon the dogs or take any other action
inconsistent with the City's right of ownership, custody and control of the
greyhounds. GALT shall comply with all applicable laws related to possession of
the dogs.
3. GALT shall return the greyhounds to possession of the City as soon as practicable
upon reasonable notice by the City and at the sole discretion of the City. In the
event of any disagreement between the City and GALT as to rights or possession
of the dogs, GALT shall return the dogs pending the outcome of any negotiations
or legal action.
4. GALT shall provide the City with the name, address, and phone number(s) of
each custodian of each greyhound prior to assuming custody of the animals.
GALT shall also provide the name and phone number of any attending
veterinarian.
5. GALT shall pay all expenses of all medical care, food shelter, and transportation
for the dogs including the cost of any return to the City.
6. GALT agrees to comply with all orders of the court and comply with the rights of
the animals' owner and return the animals to the City including records of
medical care and treatments
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City of Fort Worth and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR
CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF ANIMALS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
GREYHOUND ADOPTION LEAGUE OF TEXAS, INC.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this contract in triplicate in Fort
Worth, Texas, on the dates written below.
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Charles gels
Assistant City Manager
Dated: 07. D. /it
GREYHOUND ADOPTION LEAGUE
OF TEXAS, INC.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
Arthur N. Bashor
Assistant City Attorney
ATrFE
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City Secretary
Susie McQuade
Director
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CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF ANIMALS
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